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Foreword

Welcome to the latest edition of our school newsletter.

As always, I am delighted to share with you another snapshot of the wide range of opportunities, achievements and experiences that continue to enrich life at our school. The stories featured in this edition serve as a reminder that education extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing personal development, leadership, creativity, service and the pursuit of individual interests and ambitions.

I was particularly pleased to see some of our Year 10 students participating in the recent Careers Construction event. Their engagement demonstrated not only enthusiasm for exploring future possibilities, but also our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every student is supported in making informed choices about their next steps. Whether those aspirations lead to university, apprenticeships or employment, we believe it is essential that young people are equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to pursue their chosen pathways with confidence.

This newsletter also highlights the recent A-Level Geography fieldwork visits. I was fortunate enough to accompany the trip to Hunstanton, where the weather was unseasonably warm, providing clear blue skies and ideal conditions for data collection along the coastline. More importantly, it was wonderful to see students applying their classroom learning in a real-world context, demonstrating enthusiasm, independence and academic curiosity. The quality of the data gathered, and the progress made throughout the day will undoubtedly support their ongoing studies.

I am equally pleased to share news of our newest facility, the school's sensory garden. Although still in its early stages, it already promises to become a valued addition to our site. I have no doubt that through the dedication and creativity of our Gardening Club, the space will develop into something truly special; a place that can be enjoyed by students, staff and visitors alike for many years to come. It represents another example of how our school community works together to create an environment that supports wellbeing, reflection and a sense of belonging.

As you read through this edition, I would also encourage you to take note of the impressive achievements of our various sports teams. The commitment, resilience and teamwork displayed by our students continue to make us proud, and I congratulate all those who have represented the school so positively.

Finally, as we move into the next two weeks of term, I would like to thank students, staff, parents and carers for their continued support and contribution to school life. There is still much to look forward to before we reach the end of term, and I wish everyone every success in the weeks ahead.

J. Holland
Deputy Headteacher

Useful Dates

Year 9 National Cup Football

2:00pm – 4:00pm

09
October

Year 9 Information Evening

5:00pm – 6:00pm

13
October

Year 8 Information Evening

Under 19 Basketball vs Peterborough College

2:30pm – 5:00pm

15
October

Year 7 Halloween Disco

6:00pm – 7:00pm

16
October

Year 8 Halloween Disco

7:30pm – 8:30pm

16
October

Year 7 Settling-in Meetings

from 20 Oct until 21 Oct

20
October

Sixth Form Open Evening

Year 9 Navy Careers Day

All Day

22
October

Year 7 & 8 - Smashed Live!

Privacy Notices

At Carre’s Grammar School, we are committed to protecting the personal information of our students, parents, staff, and wider school community. We encourage all parents and carers to familiarise themselves with our Privacy Notices, which explain what information we collect, how it is used, who it may be shared with, and your rights regarding personal data. Our full range of Privacy Notices can be found on the school website at Carre's Grammar School Privacy Notices

Please take a few moments to review the notices relevant to you and your child.

Lincolnshire Construction and Engineering Event at the Lincolnshire Showground

When we arrived, we were directed towards the main exhibition hall where we were given a hi-vis jacket and were assigned a table. After all the schools had arrived, there was a welcome speech by the organisers, and they explained what the day was going to be like.

After that, we set off to our first event, the Lego brick tower challenge. For this we had to get into groups of four and communicate and plan our design brief. We had to use our maths to find out the costs of the bricks, stay within our budget and try to be the cheapest group.

Next, we did the cable and electronics work where we had to strip wires, twist copper and connect and assemble a plug that we then tested on a small light. Students were given the chance to assemble their own cable and plug and test it.

After lunch, we did tunnelling. Two experts explained their jobs and career paths to us, and later we used the VR headsets to visualise working in the metro tunnels.

Finally, we moved onto Daniel Charles construction, where we each used an expensive simulator to control an excavator’s arm, trying to hit the green targets whilst avoiding the red targets. We then moved onto looking at an actual JCB excavator, where we did a quality and safety check to make sure that all of its components were functioning correctly.

At the end of the day, all the schools gathered in the main hall for the Rewards Ceremony. Each activity had a medal for the best student and Huey Warwick from 10C won the medal for the electronics activity.

Well done Huey!

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There were some fabulous entries, and we ran out of cake 5 minutes into break 2! We also managed to raise £101 from the sales 🙂

Thank you to all students for taking part!

Design and Technology

A small group of Year 11 Design and Technology students have enrolled into the Arkwright Scholarship programme and have made a start with their applications.

Founded in 1991, the Arkwright Engineering Scholarships programme aims to identify, inspire and nurture future leaders in engineering and design. Organisations such as professional institutions, trade associations, and schools support the programme. The Design and Technology Department has a long history of students successfully being awarded the Scholarship, with many now working in the fields of architecture, engineering and product design.

Students have a number of tutorials to attend to help them in the process.

Only the highest performing students from all educational backgrounds are selected following assessments including an aptitude exam and an interview. Those who succeed receive academic, financial and vocational support during their studies.

Wishing these students the best of luck.

Art

Year 9 toy figure photography by Felix, Rocco, Brian, Finn and Oscar

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Spotlight on Sport

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Geography

The Geography Department has been out and about with the Year 13 students collecting data for their Non-Examined Assessments (NEA).

On 1 October, students visited Hunstanton to explore the beach and cliffs and try out the local ice creams. On 5 October, other students travelled to Sheffield to gather data related to regeneration, deprivation, and the environment. This information will assist them in analysing trends and drawing conclusions to address their individual research questions.

Best wishes to all students as they start to write up their findings.

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Sessions will run every Thursday during Break 2

Key Stage 3 Gardening Club Gets Off to a Blooming Start!

Last week saw the launch of our very first Key Stage 3 Gardening Club, giving students the opportunity to develop their gardening skills while spending time outdoors and working together as a team.

In our first session, students donned their aprons and gloves and got stuck in by planting rosemary plants in the sensory garden. They learnt about how to prepare the soil, carefully plant and water their herbs, and the importance of looking after plants to help them thrive.

We look forward to watching the rosemary grow over the coming months and to many more exciting gardening projects throughout the year.

Well done to all our budding gardeners, Dexter, Thomas, Edward, Will and Harry, for making such a fantastic start!

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Notices

Please ensure your son/daughter's ParentPay account has sufficient funds to enable them to purchase food and drinks in The Chill.

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